8/10/2023 0 Comments Spark amp as audio interface![]() ![]() The amp also features rubber feet to keep it elevated off surfaces and provide stability while it’s in operation. Spark’s integrated handle, which you can remove when you’re not using, is comfortable and does its job well. The metal flip switch for power on and red LED leave no confusion as to whether you’re ready to jam, and the touch buttons have similar bright backlighting. The leather is synthetic, making it more durable and more ethical, and the knobs have excellent color-matched brass-tone detailing that completes the look. ![]() The Spark’s design on the outside isn’t very far off from most standard practice amps out there - but it feels high quality, and the grill is done in a nice, retro finish that looks really good even when it’s not in use and just sitting on a side table. Inside, there are two four-inch speakers for true stereo sound, and it’s rated at 40 watts. The Spark also features Bluetooth connectivity for streaming audio. There’s a physical control for output volume, and for music volume, as well as four user-programmable buttons for calling up presets, and a tap/tuner button for accessing the onboard tuner and other features.īuilt-in to the amp are 30 different potential amp models, as well as 40 effects to allow you to customize sound, including a noise gate, a compressor, distortion, modulation, delay and reverb. The Spark has a host of integrated controls, including a dial for choosing from a number of preset amp types, as well as individual dials for adjusting gain, bass, mid, treble, master, mod, delay and reverb on the fly. There’s a removable leather carrying strap attached for moving it around, and it includes a 1/4″ guitar input, a 1/8″ auxiliary input and a 1/8″ headphone jack for connecting your audio gear, as well as a USB port for recording and acting as a USB audio interface for connecting to your computer. It’s just over a foot long and about half-a-foot wide and tall, and it weighs just under 12 lbs. The Positive Grid Spark looks physically like your average, portable practice amp. ![]() From a companion app, to voice commands, to tunable modeling and home recording - on top of doubling as a standalone Bluetooth speaker - the Spark offers features for beginners and pros alike. Of course, the sound quality and realistic amp and effect tones make it more than just a learning or practice tool, it makes playing something it should always be: fun.Powered amps for electric guitars have gotten some neat tricks powered by modern mobile tech over the years, but the new Positive Grid Spark ($299) might be the one that packs the most intelligence and versatility into a single package. Add in the portability and video functionality and it’s a content creator’s dream. Using it to work out parts on your own band’s new material makes perfect sense, and it’s a simple, all in one device that can do all of that with ease. Overall, it’s a practicing and learning device, but it’s not limited to beginner levels. There are a lot of app-based guitar systems, but this one is very comprehensive. For guitar YouTubers doing lessons, this can make getting into content creation easy, without a lot of hassle or learning curves. It syncs up and uses the smart devices camera for video, but the Spark Mini as the audio input, and allows for backing music too. It can also act as an audio capture/interface for videos as well. ![]() With two pins mounted on the sides, the included strap can be attached to a belt loop for busking, and portable live performances. Portability-wise the size is brilliant and can easily fit in a standard backpack. With Bluetooth, it can act as an external speaker on its own, playing music for recreational use, but syncing it with Apple Music, Spotify and YouTube, there’s a chord diagram and play-along feature allowing the user to figure out songs easily and, well, play along. It used to be that any amp with a speaker smaller than 8” would just sound crummy, but the fullness and clarity is quite impressive, and certainly blows away the usual bedroom practice amp.Ĭonnecting it to a computer it’s now a guitar interface and works with pretty much every recording software platform. There is an adjustable EQ, but right out of the box there was no need to make any changes. The amp and overdrive tones are shockingly realistic and reactive to playing. The overall audio quality is pretty amazing stereo effects still have great presence, adding dimension with modulations and delays are certainly felt. ![]()
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